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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 837.81, 1,155.99 and 483.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 837.81, 1,155.99 and 483.75 is: 667.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    837.81 : 1,155.99 = 483.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    837.81/1,155.99 = 483.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    837.81x = 1,155.99 × 483.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    837.81x = 559,210.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,210.16/837.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.47

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